Trash collection in Alexandria will begin again at 10 a.m. tomorrow (Thursday) as the city’s offices, facilities and courts are set to open with regular hours.
If it is safe to do so, residents are instructed to place trash bins out tomorrow morning to allow snow removal crews to continue working through the night, according to a city announcement. Yard waste and compost will not be collected tomorrow, and there will not be a make-up date for missed collections since Monday.
Refuse will be collected if it is safe for trucks to reach the bins. Residents who regularly receive collection on Thursday can submit requests to Alex311 if refuse is not collected, according to the announcement.
Facilities and offices will remain open again tomorrow, in addition to the Winter Shelter at 2355-A Mill Road, which is offering 24/7 operations until noon Tuesday, Feb. 3.
City crews are continuing snow removal operations. Residents can reach out fo the following lines for assistance.
- Call 703.746.4444 to report downed trees and limbs on City streets, sidewalks, and property or any other non-emergency concerns.
- Call Dominion Energy at 866.DOM.HELP (866.366.4357) or go to dominionenergy.com to report trees on power lines and power outages
- Call Virginia American Water at 800.452.6863 to report a water main break or for questions about water service.
- Call 911 for emergencies.
Alexandria and surrounding localities will remain under a Cold Weather Advisory until 11 a.m. tomorrow, according to the National Weather Service.
Wind chills could dip as low as 9 degrees below zero, leading to frostbite and hypothermia risks with prolonged exposure. Residents are urged to use caution and wear warm clothes outside, while keeping pets indoors as much as possible.
“Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors,” NWS advises. “Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside.”
